Roy Hogsed
Roy Hogsed
Top Songs
| 1 | Who P-P-P-T-T Tobacky | ||
| 2 | Easy Payment Blues | ||
| 3 | Too Many Chiefs and Not Enough Indians | ||
| 4 | Red Wing | ||
| 5 | Snake Dance Boogie |
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Biography
Born in Arkansas, Roy Hogsed (b. 1919, d. 1978) relocated to San Diego at the beginning of his career. He was responsible for one of the most original sounds in post-war country music, often throwing in elements of the not-yet articulated styles of rockabilly and rock & roll. His Rainbow Riders Trio combined accordion, guitar and slapped-bass rhythm to help produce hits like his version of "Cocaine Blues." Several other hits were made by him with a larger band format, including "Snake Dance Boogie," "Let Your Pendulum Swing," and "Aint a Bump in the Road." His career lasted fr...